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Guinea fowl use their feet to scratch the ground to find food hidden in the soil. They also find their food by foraging as a group, communicating with each other all the while. They work together to subdue prey, such as a snake or a mouse.

Domesticated guinea fowl can also be fed chicken feed if they're kept in a coop. Guinea fowl are native to sub-Saharan Africa, and they're kept for their meat and eggs.

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Most species of seagull build their nests on the ground, while other species build their nests on elevated areas, such as cliffs or trees. Roofs may also be used for nesting. Seagulls build nests in colonies. Nests are constructed using twigs and other materials in the shape of a cup.

Bluebird houses are ideally built between 4 and 6 feet above the ground, according to HowStuffWorks. The house should be attached to a mounting pole with a baffle to keep animals from climbing up and disturbing the nest.

Birds live in nests which are either located on the ground or in bushes or trees. Some bird species build nests within holes that they burrow in the sides of trees while other birds favor making nests in the tree tops.

Newly fledged robins usually take cover on the ground after leaving the nest. They need about two weeks to become capable of sustained flight. During this time, they follow their parents and beg them for food. Following this period, they stay near the home nest for another four months.